Patriots place Shane Vereen on IR after wrist surgery

Stevan Ridley will carry the load Thursday night against the New York Jets

Vereen can return from his wrist surgery in Week 11

Two days after racking up 159 total yards in New England's season-opening win against the Buffalo Bills, Shane Vereen has landed on the Patriots short-term injured reserve list.

Vereen has a broken wrist, an injury that required surgery. He will not be eligible to return to the Patriots' active roster Week 11. New England's bye week is scheduled for Week 10.

Vereen rushed for 101 yards against Buffalo — on just 14 carries — and also caught seven passes for 58 yards.

Vereen's injury is a double blow for the Pats because he had played so well after starter Stevan Ridley was benched after fumbling on a non-contact play. The Bills returned it 74 yards for a touchdown. Ridley came close to lose another fumble but was ruled down.

Ridley will now get his chance at to prove himself again as the Patriots' primary tailback Thursday against the New York Jets.